Title: Book the Best Northern California Hotels with Kitchenettes in 2025 | Expedia.ca [Northern California Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California.dx6229628)[Hotels in Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California-Hotels.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California-Vacation-Rentals.d6229628.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Northern-California.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Northern California](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northern-California.d6229628.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Northern California Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Northern-California.d6229628.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northern California Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Northern-California.d6229628.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Mill Creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/214000/214547-Northern-California.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Find Hotels with Kitchenettes in Northern California ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Northern California Hotels with Kitchenettes Tonight [Oct 26 - Oct 27](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&adults=2&amenities=KITCHEN_KITCHENETTE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Oct 27 - Oct 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-27&endDate=2025-10-28&adults=2&amenities=KITCHEN_KITCHENETTE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&adults=2&amenities=KITCHEN_KITCHENETTE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6229628&startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&adults=2&amenities=KITCHEN_KITCHENETTE&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Northern California Hotels with Kitchenettes ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/576700/576660/c07a7d6b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/576700/576660/3f6fde1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/576700/576660/6ce0ea30.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/576700/576660/b20f9b62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yosemite View Lodge El Portal 8.6/10 Excellent (3736) "Perfect location for families staying close to Yosemite National Park. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Vanessa CA $229 CA $267 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Portal-Hotels-Yosemite-View-Lodge.h576660.Hotel-Information) ![Economy Cabin, 1 Bedroom, Shared Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16088800/16088709/5d770b3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16088800/16088709/0cb528a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Economy Studio, Refrigerator, Garden View (26)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16088800/16088709/9ad23aa1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16088800/16088709/c1ae1311.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sierra Meadows Ahwahnee 9.8/10 Exceptional (866) "Very cozy, comfortable and safe great experience will came back with my family " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) David CA $109 CA $121 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Ahwahnee-Hotels-Sierra-Meadows.h16088709.Hotel-Information) ![Dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1685600/1685566/45017979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1685600/1685566/6f005588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1685600/1685566/ef024100.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1690000/1685600/1685566/eb37de37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shasta Inn Mount Shasta 8.8/10 Excellent (1006) "The room was updated and clean. The restaurant and bar was great. Enjoyed our stay here! " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Todd CA $134 CA $153 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Mount-Shasta-Hotels-Shasta-Inn.h1685566.Hotel-Information) ![Fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889912/f64d085c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Gazebo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889912/88d73769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889912/294478a4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/890000/890000/889912/dc37c381.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cedar Lodge El Portal 8.4/10 Very good (2111) "Great access to park wish restaurant was open later." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Heather CA $203 CA $238 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/El-Portal-Hotels-Cedar-Lodge.h889912.Hotel-Information) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/803300/803204/35939541.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/803300/803204/9fbea3b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Condo, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/803300/803204/05e2f193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/810000/803300/803204/c47c2ef4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Village at Palisades Tahoe The Village At Palisades Tahoe 8.8/10 Excellent (1009) "The property is beautiful the restaurants are fun, with lots of choices, the room was spacious and all of the staff I interacted with was super friendly and kind." ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Mica CA $123 CA $220 total includes taxes & fees Nov 5 - Nov 6 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-Tahoe-Hotels-The-Village-At-Squaw-Valley.h803204.Hotel-Information) ![Individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36777800/36777799/8df74836.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![King Queen Queen ADA Suite | Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36777800/36777799/eafc9e33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36777800/36777799/6265c4a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36780000/36777800/36777799/5595b976.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Americana Modern Hotel Downtown Redding 9.6/10 Exceptional (1738) "Nice place to stay the night" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Dusty CA $166 CA $186 total includes taxes & fees Oct 27 - Oct 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Redding-Hotels-Americana-Modern-Hotel.h36777799.Hotel-Information) ![Breakfast and lunch served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/ed62b6eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/e0413687.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/7374d933.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8500/8495/44b467aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hyatt Carmel Highlands Carmel 8.4/10 Very good (801) "Very nice hotel" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Seyed Pezhman CA $498 CA $605 total includes taxes & fees Nov 19 - Nov 20 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Carmel-Hotels-Hyatt-Carmel-Highlands.h8495.Hotel-Information) ![Seasonal outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84954/e23d4590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84954/601e2247.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84954/5dc8cd81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Executive Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/85000/84954/c4966306.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn Sonora Jamestown 8.0/10 Very good (1010) "Friendly staff, older property but still in good shape" ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Thomas CA $103 CA $116 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Jamestown-Hotels-Country-Inn-Sonora.h84954.Hotel-Information) ![King Bed, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2645800/2645732/db859884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Two Queen Beds, Ocean View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2645800/2645732/88e6932c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2645800/2645732/56171533.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Superior Room, Jetted Tub, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2650000/2645800/2645732/a08c6565.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachcomber Motel Fort Bragg Fort Bragg 9.4/10 Exceptional (1041) "Beautiful accommodations right in the beach. Staff was amazing and friendly with great local recommendations. " ![United States](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/us.svg) Anthony CA $200 CA $231 total includes taxes & fees Oct 28 - Oct 29 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Bragg-Hotels-Beachcomber-Motel-Fort-Bragg.h2645732.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902100/902027/71a1e5ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902100/902027/5d60bf4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902100/902027/5ec6ba9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Business Room, 1 King Bed](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/902100/902027/cbb2553d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Aluxor SFO San Bruno 8.6/10 Excellent (2416) "Good location, comfortable stay, nice staff, we will choose this hotel again" ![Canada](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/flags/ca.svg) Sharon CA $114 CA $139 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Francisco-Hotels-Hotel-Aluxor-SFO.h902027.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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